Samuel Richardson Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida

Engagement Support

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

- Hired as the first manager in the organizations 5-year history, tasked to re-develop and launch the NAUI Green Diver Initiative brand and mission, including re-engaging international partners in Brazil, the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, South Africa, and the Caribbean.- Developed GDI’s first ever mission driven corporate partnership campaign - Dive4Change Grant Program, supporting global environmental projects by individual divers and dive businesses. - Designed and… Show more - Hired as the first manager in the organizations 5-year history, tasked to re-develop and launch the NAUI Green Diver Initiative brand and mission, including re-engaging international partners in Brazil, the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, South Africa, and the Caribbean.- Developed GDI’s first ever mission driven corporate partnership campaign - Dive4Change Grant Program, supporting global environmental projects by individual divers and dive businesses. - Designed and maintained new website, blog and social media pages, highlighting mission impact and increasing engagement from our international community of supporters. Average 700+ unique website visitors per week (previous website averaged less than 100 visitors per week); 160% increase in Facebook ‘likes’ in six months- Coordinated an international photo contest, raising awareness of the global impact of marine debris. Designed an online application platform that seamlessly integrated with the CRM database. 50% increase in 1st month participation/entries over previous year- Ensured the organization had the framework completed to legally solicit donations. Filed applications to solicit donations in all appropriate states. Show less

- Hired as the organizations first Annual Fund Manager- Coordinated the annual fundraising Gala, raising over $170,000 in donations and sponsorships, working closely with a team of 25 volunteers and staff- Processed donations and gift acknowledgements- Presented museum tours for prospective donors and sponsorsCoordinated donor recognition events and luncheons

- Managed the Development Office team, including fiscal, annual fund, membership, major gifts, grants, and volunteer programs. Raised over $200,000 annually for Annual Fund- Cultivated new and existing donor relationships through strategic methods of solicitations, including email, social media, direct mail, phonathon, and face-to-face meetings- Member of agency-wide senior leadership team, tasked with overall strategic planning - Designed, analyzed, and presented… Show more - Managed the Development Office team, including fiscal, annual fund, membership, major gifts, grants, and volunteer programs. Raised over $200,000 annually for Annual Fund- Cultivated new and existing donor relationships through strategic methods of solicitations, including email, social media, direct mail, phonathon, and face-to-face meetings- Member of agency-wide senior leadership team, tasked with overall strategic planning - Designed, analyzed, and presented reports for the Board of Directors and CEO- Elected and served two terms on the Kentucky Museums and Heritage Alliance, a state-wide advocacy organization. Helped organize annual state-wide museum conference Show less

- Administered Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) System: Blackbaud – The Raiser’s Edge, Researcher’s Edge and Patron’s Edge. Maintained over 20,000 constituent records- Developed staff training program and standard operating procedures related to CRM systems. Supervised up to ten users- Collaborated with the senior leadership teams to coordinate and implement fundraising strategies- Set fundraising priorities based on the needs of five departments-… Show more - Administered Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) System: Blackbaud – The Raiser’s Edge, Researcher’s Edge and Patron’s Edge. Maintained over 20,000 constituent records- Developed staff training program and standard operating procedures related to CRM systems. Supervised up to ten users- Collaborated with the senior leadership teams to coordinate and implement fundraising strategies- Set fundraising priorities based on the needs of five departments- Processed/batched gifts and memberships, Imported/Exported data and designed detailed reports and analysis. Managed over 4,000 members and donors- Designed high volume mail merge segmentations and coordinated with mailing house services. Four segmented mailings per year- Utilized WealthEngine and Foundation Search prospect research databases to build customized cultivation strategies- Organized and trained phonathon volunteers for the Annual Fund and Membership campaigns. Each year, trained over 50 volunteers and consistently raised $50,000 in 10 days Show less

- Managed Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) System: Blackbaud – The Raiser’s Edge, Researcher’s Edge and Patron’s Edge- Processed membership renewals- Designed high volume mail merge segmentations and coordinated with mailing house services- Assisted with special events and phonathon campaigns

- Managed entire museum artifact, archival and textile collection- Presented public tours - Assisted with special events and programs

Gave historical tours of the oldest bourbon distillery in Kentucky.